RABIES ALERT ISSUED FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is issuing a rabies alert in response to a racoon that tested positive for rabies near Sunrise Community Park in Winter Springs. Residents within the borders of Tuskawilla Road, State Road 417, Winter Springs Boulevard and Red Bug Lake Road should avoid contact with racoons and other wildlife. If you, a family member or someone you know has been in contact with a raccoon in the mentioned area please contact Seminole County Animal Services at (407) 665-5201 or the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County at (407) 665-3266.